sigan
“sigan” means “follow” in Spanish (as a command to a group ('you all')).
follow, continue
Also: go on, that they/you follow
📝 In Action
¡Sigan las instrucciones al pie de la letra!
A2Follow the instructions to the letter!
Si no entienden, sigan preguntando.
B1If you don't understand, keep asking (continue asking).
Es crucial que ellos sigan el camino correcto.
B1It is crucial that they follow the correct path.
Les ruego que no sigan hablando del tema.
B2I beg you (all) not to keep talking about the subject.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: sigan
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'sigan' as a command?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Sigan' comes from the verb 'seguir,' which traces back to the Vulgar Latin *sequire, a variation of the classical Latin *sequi*, meaning 'to follow.' The meaning has remained very stable over centuries.
First recorded: 10th century (as *seguir*)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'sigan' means 'you all' or 'they'?
You must look at the context. If it’s a direct command ('!'), it almost always means 'ustedes' (you all). If it follows a trigger phrase like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'es necesario que' (it is necessary that), it can refer to 'ustedes' or 'ellos/ellas' (they), depending on who the sentence is about.